Calciminer
səˌmaɪn, -mɪn noun
1.
a white or tinted wash for walls, ceilings, etc.
verb (used with object)
2.
to wash or cover with calcimine.
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calcimine or kalsomine (ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn, -mɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a white or pale tinted wash for walls |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (tr) to cover with calcimine |
| [C19: changed from Kalsomine, a trademark] | |
| kalsomine or kalsomine | |
| —n | |
| —vb | |
| [C19: changed from Kalsomine, a trademark] | |
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Calciminer
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